Chapter 241: Target—City of Slaughter
"Twenty years… At last, His Majesty's bloodline is awakening!"
The voice of the Blue Silver King trembled with excitement. At the moment when Tang San awakened his Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, a brilliant blue-gold radiance erupted from his body. This was the new Blue Silver Emperor, Tang San, using his own bloodline's power to nourish the Blue Silver Grass that had granted him energy.
In an instant, the blue light in the air intensified dramatically. Every single blade of Blue Silver Grass surged wildly in growth, and even the Blue Silver King standing before Tang San grew significantly stronger under the influence of the blue-gold aura. The illusory human-like face upon it showed deep satisfaction.
Tang San's appearance also underwent a transformation. His frame became taller and more slender, and his dark black hair gradually turned deep blue, interwoven with faint streaks of golden light.
At the same time, the overwhelming blue radiance condensed at an astonishing speed, ultimately forming a pitch-black spirit ring.
"Your Majesty!"
The Blue Silver King's voice rang out again. "The spirit ring you have just obtained has been condensed according to the limits of what your body can withstand. In human terms, this ring is roughly equivalent to one from a 12,000-year-old spirit beast. It does not originate from the outside world but is a manifestation of your own power. As your body strengthens, it will evolve accordingly. Whenever you are among your people, it will automatically adjust to your current endurance level."
Too many of Tang San's opportunities had already been taken away by Xiao Yu. At this moment, his fifth spirit ring could only barely reach the maximum limit outlined in Yu Xiaogang's theoretical framework.
However, Tang San was not particularly focused on the Blue Silver King's words. His gaze lingered on the towering Blue Silver King before him, a hint of greed flickering in the depths of his eyes.
An over 80,000-year-old Blue Silver King—though its bloodline was slightly inferior to his Blue Silver Emperor, it was still an extremely rare and high-grade spirit beast, perfectly compatible with his martial soul. If he could absorb the Blue Silver King's spirit ring, it would undoubtedly grant him a highly practical and powerful spirit ability.
The poor Blue Silver King had narrowly escaped Xiao Yu's grasp, only to now find itself on Tang San's personal kill list.
"Blue Silver King, I'm leaving now!"
After nearly two years of careful guidance from Tang Yuehua at Moon Pavilion, Tang San had learned to conceal his emotions well. Since he could not absorb the Blue Silver King's spirit ring just yet, he acted extremely friendly and even somewhat respectful towards it.
This left the Blue Silver King, despite its 80,000 years of life, feeling flattered and unprepared for deceit. It was still far too naïve when it came to scheming, no different from a child. With visible joy, it watched Tang San leave.
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Outside the Blue Silver Forest, the master of the Clear Sky Clan, Tang Xiao, stood waiting eagerly.
More than three years had passed, and the Spirit Hall's surveillance of the Clear Sky Clan had weakened significantly. Over a year ago, longing to see his nephew, Tang Xiao had secretly left the mountain once again, taking on the role of Tang San's personal guardian.
"Xiao San!"
The moment Tang San stepped out of the Blue Silver Forest, Tang Xiao immediately walked up to him.
Though Tang San's appearance had changed drastically, Tang Xiao recognized him at first glance. There was simply too much resemblance between him and Tang Xiao's deceased sister-in-law—his dreamlike goddess, Ah Yin.
"Uncle!"
Tang San hurried over to Tang Xiao. Unlike the polite and deceitful demeanor he had shown to the Blue Silver King, the respect he felt for Tang Xiao was genuine.
Ever since Tang Hao's death, it had been Tang Xiao and Tang Yuehua who had taken care of him. In his heart, Tang Xiao had long since become his second father.
Tang Xiao smiled with relief. "Xiao San, your Blue Silver Emperor martial soul has finally awakened."
"Yes, Uncle!"
Tang San nodded. "After awakening the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, I feel that my injuries have completely healed. The circulation speed of my soul power has more than doubled, and my soul power has already reached Rank 52."
"This is the power of the Blue Silver Emperor, a top-tier martial soul on par with the Clear Sky Hammer. Xiao San, with two top-tier martial souls in your possession, the future of this continent will undoubtedly be yours!"
Tang Xiao's eyes gleamed like starlight, overflowing with boundless joy. If Tang San could stand at the pinnacle of the continent, wouldn't that mean the Clear Sky Clan would also return to the peak of the soul master world?
"Xiao San, why don't you return to the Clear Sky Clan with me?"
Tang Xiao suggested, "The clan is full of powerful experts, and the elders are all Titled Douluo. They can provide you with the best cultivation environment and guidance."
"No, Uncle!"
Tang San firmly rejected Tang Xiao's proposal. "Next, I plan to go to the City of Slaughter. This is the path my father planned for me before his death!"
"The City of Slaughter?"
Hearing this name, Tang Xiao's expression changed drastically. With his status, how could he not know about that place? It was a true land of carnage, a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
"No, absolutely not!"
Tang Xiao's attitude was resolute. "That place is far too dangerous. Once you enter, there is no turning back. Even a Titled Douluo can fall in there!"
However, Tang San remained undeterred by the danger and declared resolutely, "That is precisely why I must go. Only through such trials can I unlock my full potential. Isn't that right, Uncle? From what I know, everyone who has emerged from the City of Slaughter has become a formidable figure of their time—just like my father!"
Tang Xiao nodded lightly. "That may be true, but Xiao San, do you know that even your father only managed to escape from the City of Slaughter at the age of twenty-eight? At that time, he was only one step away from breaking through to Soul Sage. Right now, you're still too young. Listen to me this time—return to the clan with me first. When you have the strength to protect yourself, then you can go to the City of Slaughter for training!"
Tang Xiao's suggestion was quite reasonable.
However, Tang San had a significant flaw—his impatience for quick success.
Of course, he had his own reasoning as well.
"Uncle, if this were thirty years ago, your suggestion would be absolutely correct. But the current situation is different. Nine Star Hall and Spirit Hall, the two greatest threats to us, are stronger than ever. For years, they have been expanding their influence in both the open and the shadows. Time is running out for us—we can't afford to follow the old pace anymore!"
Seeing the unwavering determination in his nephew's eyes, Tang Xiao quickly relented. He gently patted Tang San's shoulder and said, "Xiao San, you've always been a decisive person, just like your father. I'll allow you to go to the City of Slaughter, but you must promise me one thing—come back alive!"
"I will, Uncle!"
Tang San nodded firmly. "I carry too many responsibilities on my shoulders. Until the Spirit Hall and Nine Star Hall are destroyed, I will not fall!"
Having reached an agreement, Tang Xiao and Tang San set off toward the northwest.
However, neither uncle nor nephew noticed that behind them, a butterfly silently followed their path, disappearing into the distance.
(End of Chapter)
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